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/instɾuˈmento/

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Translation

instrument

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Word origin

From Latin instrumentum ('tool, equipment'), from instruere ('to arrange, to equip'), formed from in ('on') plus struere ('to build'). The same root gives English 'instrument' and 'instruct'.

Origin
Latin
Root
instrumentum
English cognates
instrument, instruct

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralinstrumentos

Examples

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The guitar is my favourite instrument.

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The doctor used a very precise instrument during the operation.

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Learning to play an instrument requires a lot of patience.

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The orchestra has string and wind instruments.

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This word is taught in chapter 27, lesson 6: instrumento, bicho, impedir and 7 more words.